How to make your own external SSD: Boost your Mac's storage cheaply

AppleInsider
Oct 21, 2025, 10:59 pm465 ptsTop
Apple's storage prices can be rough. Why spend that kind of money for less, when you can get more by making your own high-speed external SSD. Here's everything you need to know about SSDs and the enclosures you need to buy. Orico ClearLink M.2, an example of a DIY SSD enclosure One of the frequent criticisms…

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